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User Manual

AC/DC Current Clamp

C-Probe 1
 AC/DC Current Clamp C-Probe 1

Article Number VESD4020 - Handbuchversion: CPROBE.AE.2

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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1 Preface .......................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Symbols......................................................................................................................... 5

2 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 7

2.1 Principle Rules for Usage .............................................................................................. 7
2.2 Safety Operation............................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 8

3 Technical Data .............................................................................................. 9

3.1 Dimensions.................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 General Data ............................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Input and Output Quantities......................................................................................... 10
3.4 Typical Noise Levels at Output (RMS) ........................................................................ 11
3.5 Influencing Factors ...................................................................................................... 11
3.6 Voltage Supply ............................................................................................................ 11
3.7 Environmental Conditions............................................................................................ 12
3.8 Safety .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.8.1 Electrical Safety.................................................................................................. 12
3.8.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................................................ 13
3.8.3 Mechanical Safety .............................................................................................. 13

4 Functional Description .............................................................................. 15

4.1 Description of the operating elements ......................................................................... 16

5 Operation .................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Zero Adjustment .......................................................................................................... 19
5.2 Current Measurement.................................................................................................. 20
5.3 Battery Check .............................................................................................................. 21
5.4 Battery Replacement ................................................................................................... 21

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6 Maintenance and Service .......................................................................... 23

6.1 Storage ........................................................................................................................ 23
6.2 Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Service and Calibration ............................................................................................... 23

7 Appendix, Diagrams .................................................................................. 25

7.1 Ordering information.................................................................................................... 25
7.2 Diagrams ..................................................................................................................... 25

Index.............................................................................................................. 31

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 Preface

1 Preface
The purpose of this user manual is to familiarize the reader with the current
clamp C-Probe 1 and to describe its safe and proper use.
This manual should help you avoid danger, repair costs, and down-time
from improper operation in addition to maintaining the reliability and lifetime
of the C-Probe 1.
The user manual should be available at the site where C-Probe 1 is used. It
should be read and understood by all people working with C-Probe 1.
In addition to the operational procedures described in this user manual,
follow the specific safety regulations for accident prevention applicable in
the country and at the site where the C-Probe 1 is used.

1.1 Symbols
Various symbols are used to highlight certain sections of special interest
and/or importance in this manual.
These symbols are as follows:
Note
Refers to sections with high importance or additional
information.

Caution
Refers to sections of special safety relevance.

Reference information
Refers to references that contain more comprehensive and in-
depth information on the current subject.

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 Safety Instructions

2 Safety Instructions
Before using C-Probe 1, please read the following safety instructions
carefully.
Without a detailed knowledge about the safety instructions, C-Probe 1 may
not be set into operation!
C-Probe 1 may only be operated by authorized personnel.

2.1 Principle Rules for Usage

• C-Probe 1 should only be used when in a technically sound condition. Its
use should be in accordance with the regulations, in a safe manner, and
mindful of the dangers. In particular, avoid disruptions that could in turn
affect safety.
• C-Probe 1 is exclusively intended for the measurement of DC and AC
currents within the ranges specified in this operation manual (refer to 3.3
“Input and Output Quantities” on page 10). Any other use is deemed as
not being according to the regulations. The manufacturer/distributor are
not liable for damage resulting from unintended usage. The user alone
assumes all responsibility and risk.
• Adhering to the instructions provided in this operations manual is also
considered part of being accordance with the regulations.

2.2 Safety Operation

• Never use the current clamp at substations which carry a potential higher
than 600 V with respect to earth!
• Never put the current clamp around any live wires if it is not connected to
a measurement device!
• When grasping cables or current busbars with the current clamp, make
sure that they are well-centered and perpendicular to the clamp!
• Keep the enclosed wire as far as possible from adjacent wires to prevent
distortions due to magnetical interference fields!
• When replacing the battery, the current clamp power switch has to be in
the "OFF" position and the clamp must be separated from busbar and
the measurement device!
• Do not use the current clamp if it is damaged or you detect indications of
a possible defect! This may be hazardous to life.

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• To meet the required safety precautions of a measuring assembly, every

single component of this assembly must comply with the safety
instructions! Therefore, make sure that also the measurement device
connected to the current clamp complies with the IEC 1010 regulation!
• Ensure that the input sockets are grounded or appropriately isolated!

2.3 Warranty
There is a 12 months warranty period on C-Probe 1, starting with the
delivery date.
The warranty is limited exclusively to faulty material or manufacturing
defects.
Under no circumstances can the claim under warranty exceed the amount
listed in the bill. Therefore, the demands are limited to the repair of the
defective devices.
Mail defective devices to our customer service address with paid postage.
The liability for defects applies only if our devices were properly used, but
not in the case of mechanical influences, careless and improper handling,
overload or overvoltages, foreign influence, etc.
The customer should explicitly note that we do not accept, neither directly
nor indirectly, liability for damages or losses!
The warranty period will not be extended in case of a repair, a change, or a
replacment of any component.

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 Technical Data

3 Technical Data

3.1 Dimensions
Figure 3-1:
Dimensions of C-Probe 1

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3.2 General Data

• Dimensions: 230 x 67 x 36 mm
• Max. wire diameter: 11.8 mm
• Max. opening of clamp jaws: 15 mm
• Connecting cable: 2 m length, isolated banana plugs
• Weight: 330 g (battery included)

3.3 Input and Output Quantities

Maximum system voltage of live wire: Veff = 600 V with reference to ground
Bandwith of frequency: DC up to 10 kHz.
Table 3-1:
Accuracy data Switch position 100 mV/A 10 mV/A
Measurement 0-10 A 0-40 A 40-60 A 60-80 A
range1 AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC

Accuracy 1% of 2% of 0/-8% of 0/-12% of

10-100Hz meas. value meas. value meas. value meas. value
± 5 mA ± 30 mA ± 30 mA ± 30 mA

Accuracy 1,5% of 2% of 0/-10% of 0/-10% of

DC meas. value meas. value meas. value meas. value
± 5 mA ± 30 mA ± 30 mA ± 30 mA

Accuracy 1,5% of 2% of 0/-10% of 0/-12% of

10 Hz - 1 kHz meas. value meas. value meas. value meas. value
± 5 mA ± 30 mA ± 30 mA ± 30 mA

Accuracy 1.5/-7% of 0/-8% of 0/-10% of 0/-12% of

10 Hz - 10 kHz meas. value meas. value meas. value meas. value
± 5 mA ± 30 mA ± 30 mA ± 30 mA

Phase shift < 0.5° < 0.5° < 0.5° < 0.5°
45 - 55Hz

Phase shift < 2° < 2° < 3° < 3°

10 Hz - 1 kHz

Phase shift < 30° < 30° < 30° < 30°
10 Hz - 10 kHz

1 A higher modulation leads to the saturation of the core and hence to faulty measurements.
This does not affect safety.

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 Technical Data

The above mentioned measurement deviations relate to the following data:

• ambient temperature of 18 °C to 28 °C
• relative humidity between 20 % and 75 %
• wire centred and parallel to the marking on the clamp
• sinus signal form for AC measurement
• impedance of the connected measuring device >100 k Ohm
• battery voltage 8 VDC ± 0.5 V
• the operational condition of the clamp one minute after it was switched
on.

3.4 Typical Noise Levels at Output (RMS)

Table 3-2:
Typical noise levels Frequency band DC up to 1 Hz 1 Hz up to 10 kHz

Range 10 mV/A 15 μV 140 μV

Range 100 mV/A 1.5 mV 14 mV

3.5 Influencing Factors

• Position of wire in the clamp: Max. ± 0.5 % of displayed value.
Wire from stop to stop.
• Temperature variations: ± 800 ppm/°C max. within range of
-10 °C up to +50 °C.

3.6 Voltage Supply

• Battery:
• Battery operating period:
• Current consumption:
• Control indicator:
9 V Alkali block battery, type 6 LR 61
70 h typically, at least 40 h
6 mA typically, 12 mA max.
Green LED, off at a battery voltage
< 6,5 V.
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3.7 Environmental Conditions

Figure 3-2:
Environmental conditions
for C-Probe 1 Environm
Environmental e ntal conditions
conditions Reference area
Operation
100
100
90 Storage

humidity / /%%
80
80
Relativehumidity
70
60
60
50
40
40
Relative

30
20
20
10
0
0
-50
-50 0 0 50 50100 100
Temperature
Te m pe rature / °C / °C

3.8 Safety

3.8.1 Electrical Safety

• Device with double isolation in hand-held area at normal usage, and
single isolation between primary winding and secondary output.
• High voltage test (according to IEC 1010-1)
- 5550 V (50/60 Hz) between hand-held area at normal usage and
primary winding / secondary output.
- 3250 V (50/60 Hz) between primary winding and secondary output.
• Maximum voltage (according to IEC 1010-1)
- 600 V in installation category III, degree of pollution 2.
- 300 V in installation category IV, degree of pollution 2.

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3.8.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Electrostatic discharge:
• Interference field:
• Transients:
• Electrical shock:
3.8.3 Mechanical Safety
• Saftey class:
• Shock resistance:
• Free fall:
• Vibration resistance:
• Vibration test:
• Clamp jaws and housing:
Technical Data
4 kV without interference.
8 kV without destruction.
3 V/m according to IEC 801-2.
1 kV class 1 without interference.
2 kV class 2 with low interference
according to IEC 801-4.
1 kV - 0,5 kA class 2 without
interference.
2 kV - 1 kA class 3 with low
interference according to IEC 801-5.
IP 20 according to IEC 529.
up to 100 g, half-period of 6 ms
according to IEC 08-2-27.
from an altitude of 1 m according to
IEC 1010-1.
10/55/10 Hz, 0,15 mm stroke
according to IEC 68-2-6.
40 g, 6 ms, 40.000 strokes according
to IEC 68-2-29.
inflammability grade V0; flame
retarding according to UL 94.
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 Functional Description

4 Functional Description
The current clamp C-Probe 1 was designed as current/potential transformer
especially for the exact measurement of broadband currents.
Figure 4-1:
Current clamp C-Probe 1

C-Probe 1 is equipped with a Hall probe that can be used to measure both
alternating and direct current potential free without the need to interfere with
the circuit to be measured.
The current measurement range reaches from 50 mA up to 80 A (AC and
DC).
The current clamp contains two measurement ranges: 10 mV/A and
100 mV/A as well as two control lamps for
• power supply (ON) and
• measurement range exceeding (OL = Overload).
A thumbwheel is provided to precisely adjust the zero point. That way the
current clamp can be correctly adjusted to its specific measuring
environment (refer to section 5.1 “Zero Adjustment” on page 19).
The current clamp can be connected to any measuring device with an input
impedance of at least 100 k Ohm.

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4.1 Description of the operating elements

Figure 4-2:
Operating elements of
C-Probe 1

Legend:
1. Slide switch with 3 positons (OFF, 10 mV/A, 100 mV/A).
2. Battery condition indicator.
3. Zero adjustment of the current clamp.
4. Battery compartment.
5. Connecting cable, 2 meter with banana plugs.
6. Control indicator for measurement range overflow (OL).
7. Arrow symbol, reference flow direction of the DC current to be measured.

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1 Slide switch with 3 positions

• OFF: Current clamp is switched off.
• 10 mV/A: Peak value measurement of AC or DC currents with a
transformer ratio of 10 mV per A over the complete
measurement range.
• 100 mV/A: Peak value measurement of AC or DC currents with a
transformer ratio of 100 mV per A, i.e. increased
sensitivity and reduced measurement range.

2 Battery condition lamp "ON"

The green LED is lit when the current clamp is switched on. Should the LED
not light up, either the battery is empty or an internal error of the current
clamp occured.

3 Zero adjustment of the current clamp

By means of this thumbwheel, the output voltage of the current clamp can
be adjusted to zero. This is necessary to compensate for internal thermal
effects, remanent magnetic fields, or the geomagnetic field prior to a
measurement.

4 Battery compartment
Before you replace the battery, please ensure that
• the clamp jaws are closed
• the current clamp is switched off (slide switch position "OFF")
• the current clamp does not grasp any wire
• the current clamp is not connected to any measuring device.
Refer also to section 5.4 “Battery Replacement” on page 21.

5 Connection cable
2 meters in length, with banana plugs at cable end to connect to the
measuring device.
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6 Control lamp for measurement range overflow "OL"

This red LED lights up if
• the measured current exceeds the adjusted measurement range
• short current peaks exceed the measurement range
• the measurement is not valid due to other reasons.

7 Direction arrow
The arrow symbol shows the reference flow direction of the DC current to be
measured. If the current clamp is operated in a way that the DC current
flows in inverse direction to the displayed reference direction, the current
clamp outputs a negative voltage.

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5 Operation

5.1 Zero Adjustment

Zero adjustment is only required when measuring pure DC values or
alternate currents with a superimposed DC share
The zero adjustment compensates thermal effects, remanent magnetic
fields, or the geomagnetic field.
Figure 5-1:
Zero adjustment

1. Connect C-Probe 1 to a DC voltmeter, e.g. to the Analog DC Input of the

CMC 256 test set.
2. Select a measurement range with a resolution of at least 10 mV.
3. Set the slide switch of the current clamp to 100 mV/A.
4. Now turn the thumbwheel (4) until a value of approximately 0 is
displayed.

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Note: Zero adjustment is also recommended in the following cases:

) • prior to measuring very low currents (< 5 A)
• when successively measuring currents with different values
• at changed polarity.
Of course you can perform the DC adjustment directly at the
analog input the current clamp is connected to. For the
adjustment switch the input to the 100 mV measurement
range.

5.2 Current Measurement

Figure 5-2:
Current measurement

1. Set the slide switch of C-Probe 1 to the desired measurement range of

100 mV/A or 10 mV/A. The control indicator "ON" lights up.
2. Perform a zero adjustment, if required (for example with the Analog DC
Input of the CMC 256 test set).
3. Connect C-Probe 1 to one of the analog outputs of the CMC 256 test set
(red = +, black = -).
4. Grasp the wire to be measured with the current clamp. The arrows on top
and underneath the clamp designate the current flow direction!
Make sure that the clamp jaws are clean and completely closed.

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Note: If remanence effects occur after measuring high DC currents,

) these effects can be eliminated either by opening and closing
the clamp jaws several times (without a grasped wire!) or by
exposing the clamp to a decreasing magnetic field.

5.3 Battery Check

If the current clamp is switched on and the battery condition indicator "ON"
is off, the battery voltage is too low.
In this case please replace the battery as described in the following section.

5.4 Battery Replacement

Before replacing the battery, please ensure the following:
• The current clamp may not grasp any wire and must be disconnected
from any measurement device.
• The current clamp must be switched off, i.e. the slide switch must be in
the position "OFF".
To replace the battery proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the screw in the compartment cover.
2. Open the battery compartment by removing the cover.
3. Replace the battery with a suitable 9V Alkaline type and then close the
housing.
4. Please dispose of the flat battery according to the respective recycling
regulations.
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 Maintenance and Service

6 Maintenance and Service

6.1 Storage
If you either store or do not use C-Probe 1 for a longer period of time, please
remove the battery and store it separately. The battery acid may run out,
which would result in a damage of the current clamp.

6.2 Cleaning
Prior to cleaning C-Probe 1, disconnect it from all peripheral devices.
Never dip the clamp into water!
• Make sure that the air gap respectively the clamp jaws are clean.
• To prevent the clamp from possible corrsosion, occasionally clean the
clamp surfaces with a slightly oiled smooth cloth.
• Clean the housing with a moist cloth and a bit of soap water. Afterwards
dry the housing with a dry cloth or a hair-drier (max. 80° C).

6.3 Service and Calibration

Should there be a reason for complaint, please contact our service
department or local subsidiary, and give them a detailed report of the reason
for the complaint.
The addresses are listed in section “Manufacturer Contact Information” on
page 29.
Only trained personnel are allowed to perform service and recalibration
work. In case of repair or maintenance work, please note that the
constructional characteristics of the device may not be changed due to
safety reasons.
Only use original spare parts. The manufacturer cannpt be held liable for
damages caused by improper repair or wrong spare components.
To keep the measurement accuracy the current clamp must be calibrated
regularly.
If the current clap is only used occasionally, we recommend an annual
check. In case of daily usage, a check every six months is recommended.
If a calibration is required, please contact our service department or your
local subsidiary.

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 Appendix, Diagrams

7 Appendix, Diagrams

7.1 Ordering information

Table 7-1:
Ordering information Order description Order number
C-Probe 1 VEHZ 4000
AC/DC current clamp
Supplied with 9 V battery and user manual

7.2 Diagrams
Refer also to table 3-1 “Accuracy data” on page 10.
Figure 7-1:
Maximum amplitude error
at measurement range Maximaler
Maximum Amplitudenfehler
amplitude im Meßbereich
error at measurement range100
100 mV/A (0-10A)
mV/A (0-10 A)
100 mV/A for
measurement currents of 2
0-10 A (AC/DC)
1

0 +1.5%/-1.5% +1%/-1% +1.5%/-1.5% +1.5%/-7%

-1
Max. error / %

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

-7

-8
1 DC 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency / Hz

The given accuracy data refer to the measured value. An additional

measurement error of +/- 5 mA must be taken into account.

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Figure 7-2:
Maximum phase error at
measurement range Maximaler
Maximum Phasenfehler
phase im Meßbereich
error at measurement range100
100 mV/A (0-10A)
mV/A (0-10 A)
100 mV/A for
measurement currents of 5
0-10 A (AC) +0°/-2° +0°/-0.5° +0°/-2° +0°/-30°
0

-5

Max. error / degree

-10

-15

-20

-25

-30

-35
10 100 1000 10000
Frequency / Hz

Figure 7-3:
Maximum amplitude error
at measurement range Maximaler
Maximum Amplitudenfehler
amplitude im Meßbereich
error at measurement range10
10mV/A
mV/A(0-40A)
(0-40 A)
10 mV/A for measurement
currents of 0-40 A (AC/DC)
4

0 +2%/-2% +2%/-2%
Max. error / %

-2
+0%/-8%
-4

-6

-8

-10
1 DC 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency / Hz

The given accuracy data refer to the measured value. An additional

measurement error of ± 30 mA must be taken into account.

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Figure 7-4:
Maximum phase error at
measurement range Maximaler
Maximum Phasenfehler
phase im Meßbereich
error at measurement 10mV/A
range 10 mV/A(0-40
(0-40A)
A)
10 mV/A for measurement
currents of 0-40 A (AC)
5
+0°/-2° +0°/-0.5° +0°/-2° +0°/-30°
0

-5

Max. error / degree

-10

-15

-20

-25

-30

-35
10 100 1000 10000
Frequency / Hz

Figure 7-5:
Maximum amplitude error
at measurement range Maximaler Amplitudenfehler
Maximum amplitude im Meßbereich
error at measurement 1010
range mV/A
mV/A(40-80A)
(40-60 A)
10 mV/A for measurement
currents of 40-60 A
2
(AC/DC)
0

-2
+0%/-10% +0%/-8% +0%/-10%
Max. error / %

-4

-6

-8

-10

-12
1 DC 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency / Hz

The given accuracy data refer to the measured value. An additional

measurement error of ± 30 mA must be taken into account.
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Figure 7-6:
Maximum amplitude error
at measurement range Maximaler Amplitudenfehler
Maximum amplitude im Meßbereich
error at measurement 1010
range mV/A
mV/A(60-80A)
(60-80 A)
10 mV/A for measurement
currents of 60-80 A 2
(AC/DC)
0

-2
+0%/-10% +0%/-12%

Max. error / %
-4

-6

-8

-10

-12

-14
1 DC 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency / Hz

The given accuracy data refer to the measured value. An additional

measurement error of ± 30 mA must be taken into account.
Figure 7-7:
Maximum phase error at
measurement range Maximalerphase
Maximum Phasenfehler im Meßbereich
error at measurement 1010
range mV/A
mV/A(40-80A)
(40-80 A)
10 mV/A for measurement
currents of 40-80 A (AC) 5
+0°/-3° +0°/-0.5° +0°/-3° +0°/-30°
0

-5
Max. error / degree

-10

-15

-20

-25

-30

-35
10 100 1000 10000
Frequency / Hz

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Contact Information / Technical

Support
Europe, Africa, Middle East
OMICRON electronics GmbH
Phone: +43 5523 507-333
E-Mail: support@omicron.at
Web: www.omicron.at

Asia, Pacific
OMICRON electronics Asia Ltd, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2634 0377
E-Mail: support@asia.omicron.at
Web: www.omicron.at

North and South America

OMICRON electronics Corp. USA
Phone: +1 713 830-4660 or 1 800 OMICRON
E-Mail: techsupport@omicronusa.com
Web: www.omicronusa.com

For addresses of OMICRON offices with customer service centers, regional

sales offices or offices for training, consulting and commissioning, please see
the CONTACT section of our Web site www.omicron.at.

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Index
A C
accuracy data ........................................................ 10
address
OMICRON address .............................................. 29
adjusting to zero ................................................... 17
B current measurement .......................................... 20
bandwith of frequency ........................................ 10
battery
check .................................................................... 21
compartment ........................................................ 17
indicator................................................................ 17
type....................................................................... 11
Index
calibration .............................................................. 23
cleaning .................................................................. 23
contact information
OMICRON address ............................................. 29
C-Probe 1
calibration ............................................................ 23
cleaning ............................................................... 23
current measurement range ................................ 15
dimensions .......................................................... 10
environmental conditions..................................... 12
functional description........................................... 15
general .................................................................. 5
maintenance ........................................................ 23
measurement range ............................................ 15
operating elements .............................................. 16
proper use ............................................................. 7
safety operation ..................................................... 7
service ................................................................. 23
storage ................................................................ 23
technical data ........................................................ 9
voltage supply....................................................... 11
warranty................................................................. 8
weight .................................................................. 10
zero adjustment ............................................. 17, 19
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C (cont.) D
current clamp ........................................................ 23 diagrams
calibration ............................................................. 23 amplitude error at measurement range
10 mV/A for measurement currents of
current measurement ........................................... 20 0-40 A (AC/DC) ................................................... 26
dimensions ........................................................... 10 amplitude error at measurement range
10 mV/A for measurement currents of
environmental conditions...................................... 12
40-60 A (AC/DC) ................................................. 27
functional description............................................ 15
amplitude error at measurement range
general ................................................................... 5 10 mV/A for measurement currents of
60-80 A (AC/DC) ................................................. 28
jaws, opening ....................................................... 10
amplitude error at measurement range
maintenance......................................................... 23 100 mV/A for measurement currents of
0-10 A .................................................................. 25
measurement range ............................................. 15
phase error at measurement range
operating elements............................................... 16 10 mV/A for measurement currents of
safety operation...................................................... 7 0-40 A (AC) ......................................................... 27
phase error at measurement range
service .................................................................. 23 10 mV/A for measurement currents of
storage ................................................................. 23 40-80 A (AC) ....................................................... 28

technical data ......................................................... 9 phase error at measurement range

voltage supply ...................................................... 11
warranty.................................................................. 8
weight ................................................................... 10
zero adjustment.............................................. 17, 19
current direction ................................................... 18
current measurement ......................................... 20
current transformer ............................................. 15
E
100 mV/A for measurement currents of
0-10 A (AC) ......................................................... 26
dimensions C-Probe 1 ...................................... 10
direction arrow ..................................................... 18
electrical safety .................................................... 12
electromagnetic compatibility, EMC ............. 13
e-mail
OMICRON address ............................................. 29
environmental conditions ................................. 12

F
flow direction DC current.................................. 18
frequency bandwidth ......................................... 10

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H O
hotline ...................................................................... 29
I
indicator
battery .................................................................. 17
measurement range overflow............................... 18
influencing factors ............................................... 11
input impedance of measuring device ......... 15
M R
maintenance .......................................................... 23
maximum voltage on live wire ......................... 10
measurement deviations
conditions for the guaranteed max. meas.
deviations ............................................................. 11
measurement range ........................................... 15
measurement range overflow ......................... 18
measurement range overflow indicator ....... 18
measurement range, current ........................... 15
mechanical safety ................................................ 13
N slide switch (3 positions) .................................. 17
noise level at output ............................................ 11
Index
opening of clamp jaws ...................................... 10
operating elements of C-Probe 1 .................. 16
ordering information ........................................... 25
overload.................................................................. 18
P
potential transformer.......................................... 15
proper use ............................................................... 7
recalibration .......................................................... 23
S
safety
electrical .............................................................. 12
EMC .................................................................... 13
high voltage test .................................................. 12
instructions ............................................................ 7
maximum voltage ................................................ 12
mechanical .......................................................... 13
service..................................................................... 23
storage .................................................................... 23
switch, slide........................................................... 17
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T
technical data .......................................................... 9
Technical Support ................................................ 29
temperature variation ......................................... 11
transformer
current/potential.................................................... 15

V
voltage on live wire.............................................. 10
voltage supply ....................................................... 11

W
warranty .................................................................... 8
weight ....................................................................... 10
wire diameter ......................................................... 10
wire position ........................................................... 11

Z
zero adjustment ........................................ 15, 17, 19

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